HySpin says…I have started incorporated Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) rinses in my hair care practices with great results. My hair is very, very kinky and I find if I do the apple cider vinegar rinse as the final cleaning step of washing my hair I find my hair feels smoother, reflects light more (shinier) and it is easier to detangle. But what is the apple cider vinegar really doing to my hair?
The Right Brain responds:
In actual lab testing we’ve haven’t been able to demonstrate much of an effect from vinegar. But since vinegar is an acid, in theory, there are three things that the low pH could be doing for your hair.
1. Tightening the cuticle.
If your hair is damaged and the cuticles are upraised, an acid rinse could be helping them to lay flatter and therefore improving shine and detangle-ability.
2. Boosting conditioner efficacy
Conditioners based on quaternary ammonium compounds work better at a lower pH because the stick to hair better. Maybe the vinegar is helping to “lock” your conditioner onto the hair.
3. Removing shampoo residue
If shampoo isn’t rinsed completely it can leave a dulling residue on hair. Vinegar may be helping to remove buildup and letting the natural hair shine through.
Ladies, do you use apple cider vinegar? What effect has it had on your hair?
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I don’t think that I would want to try that acv on my hair. You have to get the right mixture of it when you’re mixing with other products, and plus the smell can’t deal with it.
For me, the ACV smell doesn’t fade. Once, several days after a rinse, I was working in my yard in the sun. I caught a whiff of vinegar and was like, “what the freakazoid?” The first time I tried it, my stylist at the time could smell it as she prepared to wash my hair. No more for me!
Ditto! Once I did an ACV rinse and I let my hair dry over night. The next day I traveled with 2 of my friends to a conference out of state and I could still smell the vinegar in my hair, and it permeated the whole car.
Another time I did an ACV rinse and when the vinegar dried, the smell went away, but later in the week, my head started to sweat after a work out and the vinegar smell cam back…with a vengeance. lol
So ACV is a no go for me, primarily because of the smell, plus my hair is thriving with or without it.
i mix it w/bentonite clay for monthly facials.
i plan to start using it as a toner, diluted with water. Heard some nice things about it
I use a 1:3 ratio (One part vinegar to 3 parts water) and my hair is fine with no smell. I spray it on my scalp and rub it in with my finger tips. On days that I am co-washing, I let it lightly dampen my hair and follow it up with coconut oil as a pre poo. Add a cap and sit for 30 min. or overnight. In the morning, co wash as usual. If it is a full wash day (‘shampoo’) I will do the same method but I use bentonite clay to shampoo it out (allowing the clay to sit on my hair and scalp for an hour. I end every wash with a tea rinse comprised of black tea and green tea, both brewed in one cup of water. Add 4 tbsp of honey, 2 tsp of dry rosemary (optional), mix, and allow to cool. Once cooled, strain, add 4 tbsp of ACV and divided mixture in half. Save half for next wash and add the rest to a cup of distilled water and half a cup of aloe vera juice. squeeze any excess water from your strands and rinse your entire head with tea. There is no vinegar smell and my BF always says my hair smells sweet.
I mix ACV(1 tbsp) and baking soda (1 tsp) in a small spray bottle, then fill with water. You can adjust the ratio if you like. It’s great for removing product buildup. I usually apply it outside the shower so I don’t waste water. I do this before I co-wash. :)
ACV was a big NO (although I might try it again), but an aloe rinse was wonderful. Aloe is also low pH, however I doubt it has the cleaning power of ACV.
It does wonders for my sebhorreic dermatitis. I spray it on after wetting my hair and I don’t have dandruff problems for about a week.
I’ve been using ACV to cleanse my scalp. I use a 1:1 ratio of ACV and water. I place the solution in an applicator bottle you find at Sally’s and go over my entire scalp. I follow the scalp cleansing by parting my hair into sections and saturating each section with Herbal Essences hello hydration conditioner. I then detangle and twist each part. After this process is finished I rinse the twists in the shower. My scalp is clean and my hair clean and detangled. I’m good to go.
I used ACV for the first time and i love how it left my hair shiny and my curls more defined…but the smell of the vinegar stil lingers especially when i sweat, what can I do different so the smell can disappear for good? any suggestions? anyone?
Does any one know if this.is safe for color treated hair??
I use it on mine every 2-3 weeks and my hair is actually healthier looking and the color gets extra pop and shine each time…hope this helps:)
Hi ladies!! I have a question?? ok soo ive tried the acv rinse and it worked wonders on my hair!! then i did a deep condtion! But ive been seen alot of ppl say to use it last to retain length??? Oan how often should I do a acv rinse?? Ive only used it once it it was month ago I know I am going to do it agin but I need to know how often should I use it??
its good to only do a acv once a month
I believe that for porous or highly porous hair that the ACV rinse should be done AFTER deep conditioning or conditioning to help CLOSE the cuticles and retain moisture. Im not really sure if it’s consider a SEALANT, could anyone clarify that doubt for me?
I know you’ve probably heard this a lot from other ACV users but is it possible to use ACV on a daily basis? I’m prone to dandruff and would like to use something to both help retain my length and keep a healthy scalp.
Right now, I’m using coconut oil as my water-based moisturizer and herbal oil as my oil based.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
I just used tge rinse… it is excellent.. no smellaz at all!
Had bad ropey dry hair… Instant smoothness n shine… just used the rinse acv & warm filtered water (1tblspn:250ml)… it is excellent.. no smellaz at all!
Thanks for the tip!
I use Dr. Bronners liquid soaps as shampoo and then an ACV rinse DAILY. I don’t use any other shampoo, conditioners or soaps…Bronners completely takes care of soap/shampoo and ACV is my Conditioner. I LOVE the results! I naturally have really thin and oily hair and I also have hairloss from hypothyroidism/hormone problems and one thing I have noticed since I’ve started doing this is:
My strands are stronger, their are no split ends, and my hair fall has went down tremendously!!! I still trim regularly just for health and I hope for more hair growth.
Like some of you though when I sweat or when I jump in the shower and the water hits my scalp I can smell the ACV. However, I diluted a little more water with it and honestly for the health I’m receiving I don’t really care if others have to sometimes smell a faint smell of ACV! :p